Height: 6-0   Weight: 235
College: Georgia
Position: LB   No: 52

Born: 7/9/1983
Hometown: Monticello, GA

Professional Career Highlights: Second round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2005; an NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate in his rookie season, started in 15 of the 16 games in which he played, recording 98 tackles, 1.5 sacks and five interceptions throughout his NFL career.

College Accomplishments: Played just two years and 23 games at the University of Georgia; was named an All-SEC player; a semi-finalist for the 2004 Dick Butkus Award; signature play of his career at Georgia came in the 26-7 win over Auburn in 2003; with Georgia leading 19-0, Auburn drove down to the Georgia 2 early in the fourth quarter; on third and goal, Auburn QB Jason Campbell’s pass was deflected and intercepted by Thurman who returned it 99 yards for a touchdown.

Personal: Attended Monticello High School in Monticello, Georgia; was a Macon Telegraph first team All-Purpose All-State selection at both linebacker and fullback, and won Class AA honorable mention All-State honors from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; was invited to play in the 2001 Georgia-Florida All-Star game; in his senior year, he rushed for 1,187 yards and recorded 153 tackles.